10 Best Cocktail Bars near Bradenton Beach

“Omg so good. Why didn’t we come here sooner? We had the Gold Coin Margarita and the Toasted Coconut Mai Tai and they were delicious and strong! Also got the Bread Du Jour from Anna Maria Bake House, Coconut Shrimp and Stone Crab. Yum! We loved it all! You can sit on the beach or deck, beautiful views, nice umbrella shade. Only downside is the price for parking. Take the shuttle? Or not. Either way, it’s well worth it. Chef’s kiss.“

“I was on vacation visiting my brother and a buddy we found this bar after a few beers on the beach and I have to say the staff and the people here are amazing. I never go to bars and only went because my brother really wanted to go but I'm so glad I went you guys really made the last night of my vacation! Definitely coming back!“

“We were down from Clearwater for the day and did a Google search and thought this would be a nice place to try and Man was that a good decision! The food was absolutely wonderful, very healthy choices available, and the portions were excellent! If you’re in the area, you definitely need to try this place!“

“We enjoy the Lazy Lobster on Long Boat Key every time we visit. Food is always good, delicious and atmosphere beautiful, they always welcome you and make you feel at home. We love the beautiful garden outdoor seating area. We've never had a bad meal at the Lazy Lobster.“

“The Waterfront restaurant was by far the best restaurant I visited while on Anna Maria (caveat: never made it to the porch or drs office). I had the scallops and pork belly and it was a top 10 meal for me. The rest of our table really enjoyed their meals as well. Two with the wasabi tuna beet salad and a chicken parm. Shawn our server was very pleasant and personable. Only downside is the wait, we got there at 5pm on the nose and were told 1.5hr wait (only ended up being 45 minutes).“

“I would rate this as very good. Huge portions for lunch. Comfortable and not fancy. Good all around place for lunch in an area of Anna Maria Island where there are many choices.Wheelchair accessibility: Handicap parking and wheelchair accessible.“

“We came to this location for the first time! When walking in it seemed very unorganized, but once we were seated we were hopeful. We sat in RJ’s section- what a friendly super welcoming waiter. He made us feel very welcome even made us laugh a few times. He continued to check on us and was exceptional at his job. We will definitely be back and ask for his section next time. We ordered the chef special boil with medium heat, omg everything was so delish. Muah“

“Nothing better than a sunset stroll and then a scrumptious meal at the Sandbar! We had a couple of bowls of delicious clam chowder and bread with oil. We shared a Caesar salad (great dressing by the way!) and then shared a Snapper entree that was fresh and good. Our server, Lauren was friendly, helpful and a delight! It was a wonderful experience and we can't wait to go back!Sorry, no pictures of the food! But the sunset was beautiful!“

“BEST RIBEYE in town. The seafood is fresh from the local fish house!!! The staff was outstanding and the manager Jason was extremely helpful with my wife’s complicated order! Modern Chop is our favorite restaurant in Bradenton.Dietary restrictions: My wife has a very sensitive stomach and they were able to cook everything she ordered without oil, butter, or seasoning! Not many restaurants will do this in Bradenton.“

“Very fun and eclectic bar in Anna Maria Island. It’s in an old doctors office so it’s medical themed. They have an incredible bar with a very wide selection of all kinds of liquors. The bartenders are very skilled and friendly. Give this place a try if you’re in the area!“